“This year, I will study English hard!” You buy a new textbook, but now it just sits on your shelf.
“Remembering words and grammar is not fun. I can’t stay motivated.”
“Is there a fun way to study that really works?”
If you have ever felt this way, this article is for you.
In this article, I will tell you the big reason why many people give up on English study. Then, I will show you a fun and good solution: learning with stories.
When you finish reading, you will have new hope for studying English. At “Unlock English: Fun with Short Stories,” you can change your English study from hard work to a fun adventure.
Why Can’t You Continue Studying English? 3 Big Reasons
When you can’t continue studying English, you might think, “I am not strong enough.” But please don’t worry. It is not your fault. The reasons are different.
Let’s look at three big reasons why many learners stop.
Reason 1: Studying feels hard and not fun.
Do you remember? You look at flashcards and read a thick grammar book for hours. Of course, it is not fun.
The “English study” we did in school was for tests. This idea of “I have to study” makes English feel difficult and boring.
Reason 2: You can’t see you are getting better.
You study hard every day, but you think, “Am I getting better at English?”
If you can’t feel that you are improving, you lose your motivation. Also, if you don’t have a clear map for “what to do next,” you can get lost in the big world of English.
Reason 3: There is too much information.
On the internet, you see a lot of information, like “Speak English well in 5 minutes a day!” or “Just listen to English!” But there is too much information, and you can’t choose what is good for you.
You get tired of looking for a good way to study. Then, time passes, but you don’t start anything. This is a very common problem.
An English Coach Who Hated English Found “Story Learning”
I am an English coach now, but I was very bad at English a long time ago. My grades in school were always low. I really thought, “I will never be able to use English.”
After I became a coach, I saw many students hit the same wall. They could not continue. I felt that old ways of studying were not enough.
Then one day, I picked up a simple English picture book to relax. That book changed my thinking completely.
It was not a boring English text for a test. It was a story that touched my heart. I could not put it down once I started reading it.
While I was lost in the world of the story, something amazing happened. I was not “studying,” but I learned new words and phrases naturally.
At that moment, I knew. The feeling of “This is fun! I want to know more!” is the best engine for learning a language.
3 Reasons Why Story Learning Will Change Your English Study
Like I experienced, stories have a special power. They can change difficult English study into something fun you can continue. Why is learning with stories so good? There are three secrets.
The biggest reason is that it’s “fun.”
Reason 1: It’s fun, so you can continue naturally.
When a story is interesting, you want to know what happens next. You want to touch English more. Your study changes from “something you must do” to “something you want to do.” You don’t need to worry about motivation anymore.
Reason 2: You learn “real English” in real situations.
In a story, you can see how words and phrases are used in real situations, like conversations or descriptions of scenes.
This is very different from memorizing words from a list. You remember words with the scenes from the story. This helps you build “real English skills” that you can use in real life.
Reason 3: You remember better when you feel something.
You feel excited or sad when you read a story. The English phrases from those scenes are very easy to remember.
Our brain has a rule: it remembers information better when it is connected to feelings. Story learning uses this rule of the brain, so you can remember what you learned much better.
Welcome to “Unlock English: Fun with Short Stories”! 3 Things We Offer You
“Okay, story learning sounds good. But what stories should I read? And where?”
This website, “Unlock English: Fun with Short Stories,” is the place for you. I am an English coach. I made this special place because I want everyone to experience the “best way to learn with stories,” based on my own experience.
We promise you three things.
Value 1: Levels to help you find the best learning path.
We have stories for everyone, from beginners to advanced learners. All stories have levels, so you can find a story that is perfect for your English skill. You will not think, “This is too hard for me,” again.
We also show you a path, like “After this story, read this one next.” You don’t have to worry about what to do next. You can just focus on the story.InternalLink:To”StoryCategory”
Value 2: “Good for Learning” content made by an English coach.
The stories here are not just interesting. They are made and checked by a professional so that you can learn useful words and phrases to improve your English.
We promise to give you high-quality content that you can trust.
Value 3: A system to go from “reading” to “speaking.”
Stories are not just for reading. They are great practice for “speaking.” You can try to say the lines of a character, or talk about the story.
We explain how to do this in the “Know-How” category. By connecting input and output, you can grow your total English skill.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is it really okay for a beginner who is bad at English?
A1. Yes, of course. We have “Level 1” stories for people who are just starting. Please try reading the shortest story first.
Q2. How fast should I go?
A2. You don’t need to hurry at all. It is okay to start with just 5 minutes a day, or reading one paragraph of a story. The most important thing is to continue at a pace that feels “fun” for you.
Q3. Can I learn to speak just by reading stories?
A3. Reading stories helps a lot to improve your vocabulary and expressions for speaking. To get better at speaking, it is very good to practice, like reading aloud or talking about the story. We show you how in the “Know-How” category, so please check it out.
Conclusion: Let’s Change Your English Study from Hard Work to an Adventure!
It is not your fault that you could not continue studying English before.
It was not about your English skill or your willpower. You just hadn’t found a “fun way” that was right for you.
In “Unlock English: Fun with Short Stories,” many stories are waiting for you. They will excite you and change your boring English study into a fun adventure.
Let’s change your English study into a “fun adventure” starting today!
First, choose a story that matches your level and jump into its world.
→ Go to the “Story Category” now!
We offer expert tips and specific ways to use stories for effective learning in our “Know-How” category.
→ Learn study tips in the “Know-How Category“!
